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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 to H.O. Houghton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.136 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 7, 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.9 cm, Width: 15.3 cm Order a Copy

Letter is on American Collecting Agency letterhead. In the letter, George May Powell mentions that he would like to work out a contract before any more work is done. He refers to other business matters.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905
Houghton, H.O., 1823-1895

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